Recording summary · January 2016
Exchanging japanese yen currency
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Overview
Daniel noted the reinstatement of the I Hate Everything YouTube channel following its suspension.
Daniel bought £1,000 worth of Japanese yen at a rate of ¥157 per pound, receiving roughly ¥158,000 for a planned trip to Japan, while monitoring currency movements and weighing travel dates between April and autumn.
Daniel registered for a two-day weekend TEFL English teaching certification course for £140 following a 30% discount to prepare for teaching abroad.
Daniel assessed personal finances, local job search difficulties due to rural living without personal transport, and potential dormitory accommodations versus past noisy roommate experiences, before finishing a run in the rain and cleaning up after Toffee was sick.
Themes
Reinstatement of the I Hate Everything YouTube channel.
Currency exchange and travel planning for Japan.
Enrollment in a discounted TEFL certification course.
Financial calculations, job hunting barriers, and accommodation considerations.
Exercise and cleaning up after Toffee.
Developments
Daniel purchased £1,000 worth of Japanese yen and received roughly ¥158,000.
Daniel signed up for a discounted two-day TEFL training course costing £140.
Daniel finished a running exercise just as rain returned.
Daniel cleaned up after finding that Toffee had been sick.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the purchased yen will suffice for two months or if further ATM withdrawals will be necessary.
Future fluctuations in the exchange rate of the yen.
The precise timing of the trip to Japan, with options between April and autumn dependent on savings and employment.